How to Prevent Tearout When Using a Saw

prevent tearout on wood while cutting with a saw blade
Tearout on the edge of a workpiece

You want cuts that are clean and crisp. Tearout is most likely when making crosscuts, or cuts across the grain. Being proactive about reducing and eliminating tearout is an easy way to save yourself some time when it comes to finishing the wood. Preventing tearout is easy if you take a few extra steps before making the cut.

Here are a few ways to prevent tearout:

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